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We explore the debate surrounding Parkinson’s and animal testing
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More than 7300 male veterans took part in the study
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Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

In the second in our series, we explore the debate

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

We explore the debate surrounding Parkinson’s and animal testing

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

More than 7300 male veterans took part in the study

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

The study tested 411 people over a three year period

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

A study has found a link between head injuries and Parkinson’s

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STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

STEP™ hopes to give a voice to people living with Parkinson’s

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Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Aging UK population could see increase in Parkinson’s over time

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

Parkinson’s is world’s fastest growing neurological disorder

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Research reveals the monetary cost of Parkinson’s for UK families

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

Muhammad Ali’s legacy lives on

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

Renowned experts give their opinions on the next breakthrough

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Latest findings from 100 for Parkinson’s study released

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

Dogs have been trained to sniff out Parkinson’s disease

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

“We cannot gather too much data”

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Parkinson’s patients “too afraid” to reveal diagnosis

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

President of APPDE calls PD REHAB trial “damaging”

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Second Life: a (virtual) world without Parkinson’s

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

We ask Parkinson’s experts for their views on this controversial debate

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

Shedding light on the dementia often mistaken for Parkinson’s

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

Exposure for such modern miracles is crucial, argues Justin Rossi

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Dr Kieran Breen explores the potential of stem cell & gene therapies

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Top expert Bastiaan Bloem argues the case for a more holistic approach

Parkinson’s and depression: It’s not all in your mind

Depression may be common among PwPs, but it's not a sign of weakness

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

Why physicians need to come down from their 'ivory towers'

Can drinking milk increase the risk of Parkinson’s?

Researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, have found that drinking more than 40 millilitres of milk per day may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s. As part of the study, 81,889 participants between the ages of 45 and 83 who do not live with the condition completed a survey detailing their milk, soured milk and yoghurt consumption. After an average follow up of 14 years, a total of 1,251 participants reported a Parkinson’s diagnosis. The dietary patterns of the participants showed that individuals who drank 40 to 159 millilitres of milk per day were 30% more likely to develop the condition. The researchers – who presented their study at the 2019 International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Lisbon, Portugal – concluded: “Findings from this cohort study indicate that consumption of milk, but not soured milk and yogurt, is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.”

Israeli start-up uses ultrasound waves to treat Parkinson’s

INSIGHTEC, a medical start-up based in Israel, is using ultrasound waves to treat Parkinson’s symptoms. The treatment, called Exablate Neuro, uses non-invasive technology to alleviate tremors by directing high-intensity ultrasound beams to the VIM nucleus – the part of the brain where tremors are thought to originate. Using specialist software, the ultrasound waves can also be used to provide surgeons with real-time feedback of any temperature changes in the areas being targeted. Xen Mendelsohn Aderka, VP of marketing at INSIGHTEC, said: “The technology is being used in over 50 medical centres around the world, with over 2,000 neuro-patients treated.” Aderka added that as the treatment is non-invasive, there is no risk of infection and patients can enjoy a rapid recovery. INSIGHTEC obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals for its technology in 2016 and 2018.

Blood pressure medication could prevent Parkinson’s

Scientists in the UK and China have found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure may be able to halt the development of Parkinson’s. As part of the study – published in science journal ‘Nature Communications’ – zebrafish and mice were genetically altered to develop Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions. The scientists then administered the animals with drug concentrations similar to those suitable for humans. The results showed that the drug prompted autophagy, a process which removes toxic proteins from brain cells – it also helped to reduce the damage caused by the toxic proteins. David C. Rubinsztein, professor of molecular neurogenetics at the University of Cambridge, UK, and study author, said: “This is the first time that we’re aware of that a study has shown that an approved drug can slow the build-up of harmful proteins in the brains of mice using doses aiming to mimic the…

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Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

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Special reports

Parkinson’s and animal testing: the case against

Do we have the right to test Parkinson’s medications on animals?

Age, smoking and lack of fitness increase risk of Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s drugs may lead to compulsive behaviours such as gambling

A single head injury could increase risk of Parkinson’s

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STEP – The lived experience of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s prevalence expected to increase by 18% in next seven years

Neurological disorders – including Parkinson’s – are leading source of disability globally

£16,000 a year: the hidden price of Parkinson’s

Muhammad Ali’s death “has raised Parkinson’s awareness”

How close are we to a Parkinson’s breakthrough? Three experts have their say

100 for Parkinson’s: patients suffer lower moods, higher stress levels and poorer sleep quality

Paws for thought: dogs sniff out Parkinson’s disease with 90% hit rate

High blood pressure, arthritis and depression are most common conditions in Parkinson’s patients

More than a third of Parkinson’s patients hide symptoms “out of fear or shame”

Why we should treat this ‘damaging’ study on physiotherapy in Parkinson’s with caution

How virtual reality is giving Parkinson’s patients a ‘disease-free’ Second Life

Are we too focused on the search for a Parkinson’s cure?

Lewy body dementia: “The worst of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s together”

“Brain Surgery Live is a modern medical miracle the public deserved to see”

The future generation of advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 2

Parkinson’s and depression: It’s not all in your mind

Neurologists should be ‘guides not gods’ – Part 1

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